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Marine Algae Polysaccharides: An Overview of Characterization Techniques for Structural and Molecular Elucidation. [PDF]
Mar DrugsPolysaccharides make up a large portion of the organic material from and in marine organisms. However, their structural characterization is often overlooked due to their complexity.
Lesco KC, Williams SKR, Laurens LML.
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Alkaloids in Marine Algae [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2010 This paper presents the alkaloids found in green, brown and red marine algae. Algal chemistry has interested many researchers in order to develop new drugs, as algae include compounds with functional groups which are characteristic from this particular source.
Sezik, Ekrem +2 more
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A Review of Marine Algae as a Sustainable Source of Antiviral and Anticancer Compounds
MacromolBiopolymers, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids, found in marine algae exhibit antiviral and anticancer properties. These compounds can inhibit viral replication, induce apoptosis in cancer cells, and enhance the immune ...
Ajit Kumar +3 more
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The Biochemistry and Effectiveness of Antioxidants in Food, Fruits, and Marine Algae. [PDF]
Antioxidants (Basel), 2023 It is more effective to maintain good health than to regain it after losing it. This work focuses on the biochemical defense mechanisms against free radicals and their role in building and maintaining antioxidant shields, aiming to show how to balance ...
Pruteanu LL +3 more
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Bioactive Compounds of Marine Algae and Their Potential Health and Nutraceutical Applications: A Review. [PDF]
Mar DrugsCurrently, marine algae are still an under-exploited natural bioresource of bioactive compounds. Seaweeds represent a sustainable source for obtaining bioactive compounds that can be useful for the fabrication of new active products with biomedical ...
Cadar E +11 more
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Red Marine Algae Lithothamnion calcareum Supports Dental Enamel Mineralization
Marine Drugs, 2023 The current management of oral conditions such as dental caries and erosion mostly relies on fluoride-based formulations. Herein, we proposed the use of the remaining skeleton of Lithothamnion calcareum (LC) as an alternative to fluorides.
Marcela R Carrilho, W. Bretz
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Anti-biofilm activity of marine algae-derived bioactive compounds. [PDF]
Front MicrobiolA large number of microbial species tend to communicate and produce biofilm which causes numerous microbial infections, antibiotic resistance, and economic problems across different industries.
Behzadnia A, Moosavi-Nasab M, Oliyaei N.
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 The increase in life expectancy has led to the appearance of chronic diseases and interest in healthy aging, in turn promoting a growing interest in bioactive compounds (BCs) and functional ingredients.
Anxo Carreira-Casais +8 more
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A Systematic Review on Marine Algae-Derived Fucoxanthin: An Update of Pharmacological Insights
Marine Drugs, 2022 Fucoxanthin, belonging to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids, is a natural antioxidant pigment of marine algae, including brown macroalgae and diatoms. It represents 10% of the total carotenoids in nature.
M. Mohibbullah +8 more
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Marine Algae-Derived Bioactive Compounds: A New Wave of Nanodrugs?
Marine Drugs, 2021 Marine algae are rich in bioactive nutraceuticals (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, fatty acids, antioxidants, and pigments). Biotic (e.g., plants, microorganisms) and abiotic factors (e.g., temperature, pH, salinity, light intensity) contribute ...
F. Menaa +6 more
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